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Homemade French Toast is an easy, classic brunch that you can easily make at home! It comes together in no time and requires just 8 ingredients, including cozy warm spices that add tons of flavor! It also freezes beautifully, perfect for hectic mornings!
Why you’ll love Brioche French Toast:
- Brioche Bread – Using brioche bread adds extra richness and flavor to plain french toast!
- Easy Recipe – This french toast is easy enough that the kids can help, and anyone can make it – regardless of skill level in the kitchen.
- Make-Ahead – French toast freezes and thaws beautifully, and leftovers hold up well in the fridge, too!
Ingredient Overview:
As always, the full recipe with measurements & directions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Use the table of contents (back at the top, below the first image, to navigate).
- Bread – I like using a thick-sliced brioche – it helps prevent soggy french toast, and it’s a more flavorful bread! If you’re not using a thick slices of bread, try to use slightly stale bread to prevent soggy slices.
- Eggs – Use large eggs.
- Milk – Use any type of milk! Dairy, non-dairy, whole, 2%, etc. I wouldn’t recommend buttermilk, however. It may be too tangy.
- Spices – A little cinnamon and nutmeg in the custard go a long way towards adding flavor!
Recipe Substitutions & Variations:
- Gluten-free – Use your favorite gluten-free bread.
- Dairy-free – Use your favorite dairy-free milk.
- Milk – Feel free to use milk, heavy cream, or half and half – or even a combo of these. Whatever you have on hand will be delicious!
How to Make French Toast:
Step 1: Make the Custard. This is just a fancy term for the mixture we’ll dip our bread in – don’t worry, we’re not making actual custard! Simply whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, spices, salt, and maple syrup.
Step 2: Dunk Bread. Dip bread, one slice at a time, in the custard, for 1-2 seconds on each side. Let excess liquid drip off as you transfer it to the griddle.
Step 3: Cook the French Toast. A griddle is ideal here, since you can fry 8 pieces at once! Set it to medium heat, adjusting the temp as needed so the bread doesn’t burn.
Cook french toast about 2-4 minutes on each side, then flip and repeat until golden brown and no visible wet spots remain.
Serving + Storing:
Once the french toast is all cooked, serve warm with plenty of butter and maple syrup!
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Can’t get enough french toast? Try my French Toast Sticks or my Restaurant-Level Stuffed French Toast!
Expert Tips:
- Keep cooked slices warm as you continue cooking by keeping them on a plate covered with foil, or on a sheet pan in a warm oven.
FAQs:
Yes, you absolutely can!
Yes! Let it cool down to room temperature, then freeze it in a single layer on a baking sheet so the slices don’t freeze into a giant block, then freeze in a freezer safe container, with parchment paper between layers.
Special Tools:
- Griddle – I think a griddle makes cooking pancakes and french toast SO MUCH easier! It’s a kitchen gadget definitely worth having.
More Brunch Recipes to Love:
- Incredible Gooey Cinnamon Rolls
- Double Blueberry Pancakes
- Healthy-ish Chocolate Granola
- Jumbo Bakery-Style Blueberry Muffins
- Mini Quiche Cups
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Classic Brioche French Toast
Ingredients
- 1 loaf good quality brioche bread, we love Aldi’s and Trader Joe’s brioche!
- 4 eggs
- 1 and 1/4 cup milk
- 2 TBSP maple syrup
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Make the Custard: Whisk all ingredients together in a large, shallow dish or bowl.4 eggs, 1 and 1/4 cup milk, 2 TBSP maple syrup, 3/4 tsp cinnamon, 3/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/8 tsp ground cloves, 1 tsp vanilla, pinch of salt
- Prep for Cooking: Heat griddle or a large skillet over medium high heat and spray well with cooking spray or use butter to grease. Set your oven to warm so you can keep cooked french toast slices on a baking sheet inside the oven to stay warm until ready to serve, or get out a large serving plate and foil.
- Cook the French Toast: Give the egg mixture another whisk in case anything has settled (the spices like to do that). Working with a few pieces at a time, soak each piece of bread on both sides for about 2-4 seconds if using the thicker brioche (like the one from Trader Joe's). (And, yes, I counted!) Aim for 1-3 seconds if you're using a thinner bread (standard sandwich bread width slices). We want the bread to be moistened through but not soggy.Fry on heated and greased griddle/pan until golden brown, about 2-4 minutes per side. Flip and repeat on the other side. If the french toast seems to be browning too quickly at any point, turn the heat down a bit. Keep cooked slices on the pan or plate you prepped in the previous step so it all stays warm until you're finished cooking!1 loaf good quality brioche bread
- Serve + Store: Enjoy immediately! Serve with butter, maple syrup, fresh fruit, powdered sugar, nutella, or any other toppings your heart desires. Store leftovers, covered, in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in microwave.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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